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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2015020498 · 2/17/2015 · American Electric Power

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Second degree electrical burns

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Switchboards, switches, fuses

Employer

Name
American Electric Power
Location
Mitchell Plant, MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA, 26041
NAICS
221112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 17, 2015, at approximately 5:30pm, an arc flash occurred while an employee rolled in a 4kv breaker to the Coal Yard Area. The employee received small first and second degree burns to his right and left hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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